FAO advertises “Calls for Expression of Interest”, which are published on its career portal. Interested candidates should apply on-line through the career portal.

If you are experiencing problems in registering or logging into your account, please contact our Help Desk at: [email protected]. NOTE: This e-mail address does not accept applications.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the responsible hiring office.

FAO does not keep a roster of applicants. If interested, you will have to reapply when the next Call for Expression of Interest is published.

Yes. The FAO Regular Volunteer Programme accepts candidates aged from 18 and older.

No. Individuals with family members (defined as brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter) employed by FAO under any type of contractual arrangement, are not eligible for the FAO Regular Volunteer Programme.

Preferably, volunteers are assigned to FAO Offices/Project locations in their own country or country of residence.

Volunteers may be assigned different types of tasks according to the needs of the Organization in line with FAO Strategic Objectives and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The duration should not exceed six months.

No. FAO does not pay any remuneration to FAO Regular Volunteers. However, medical coverage related to service-incurred is provided, with FAO paying the full premium. Volunteers will be responsible for arranging, at their own expense, medical insurance covering non-service incurred during the duration of the assignment. 

No. FAO Regular Volunteers (or their sponsoring associations as case may be) are responsible for their own accommodation at the duty station.

You can contact the FAO Regular Volunteer Team at [email protected]. Please note that this e-mail does not accept applications.